A managed security service is an organized approach that a third party takes to manage the cybersecurity needs of a business. This includes managing firewalls, monitoring and directing intrusion detection and patch management, and upgrading, as well as performing vulnerability and penetration assessments, responding to emergency situations, and providing reports. Managed security service providers are an economical solution for companies who are unable to afford hiring or support their own cybersecurity team, or have limited capabilities.
A security-focused MSP is a company which focuses on cybersecurity while an IT service provider focuses on IT operations. MSSPs provide monitoring of security information and management throughout the day to assist companies in detecting and respond to cyberattacks. They typically utilize an operational center for security with high availability and offer services such as managed firewalls as well as intrusion detection, virtual private network (VPN) management security, endpoint threat detection vulnerability scanning and response.
An MSSP must be able to provide tailored services based on an understanding of the company’s security objectives and the environment. Premium MSSPs provide 24/7 monitoring and threat intelligence as well as analysis of data. This allows them to detect threats and eliminate vulnerabilities that are critical to your security.
A security-focused MSP should also be able to perform advanced endpoint detection and response (EDR) and XDR solutions. XDR monitors a variety of sources of data, including firewalls, intrusion detectors antivirus, next generation firewalls, and other enterprise devices. It also offers central management and automation. The platform is able to detect unidentified attackers using multi-layered detection methods. It also provides access to the entire attack zone to prioritize and correct any security issues.
